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My Holiday Wish List

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Make this festive season truly luxurious with an edit of gorgeous gifts that are currently on my own holiday wish list. Buy them for someone else or simply spoil yourself. For quick easy shopping click on the name of the object to head straight to the direct site… Happy shopping!

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Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land. A scent for a true romantic. This fragrance has notes of turkish rose petals, raspberry blossom and papyrus.

Valentine NYC Shangri-La Bra in Black. Nothing beats a beautiful black lace bra. It’s a wardrobe staple and I’m constantly recruiting for my own ever growing collection.

Mania Mania Asteroid Earrings. An 18k Gold Vermeil fine hoop circles around to catch a Herkimer Diamond crystal comet, with gold charms trailing like stardust.

Mania Mania Comet Bracelet. An 18k Gold Vermeil bar adorned with three Herkimer Diamond crystals.

Her The Label Stevie Bikini in Ivory Black. A classic triangle bikini in a matte performance Italian Lycra that’s quick drying, resistant to sand and offers a 50+ UV protection. Designed with a mesh panel detail on both the bikini top and bottom.

For those who are still stuck for a gift idea a virtual gift card is the perfect option. My favourite online shopping destinations; The Fashion Bunker and The Iconic.

Photos are not my own. Source as stated above.

Charcoal Skincare

Charcoal Skincare

Biore Charcoal SkincareCharcoal is the latest ingredient to take the beauty industry by storm and after trailing Biore‘s charcoal skincare range for the last 3 months I can see why. When used in skincare, charcoal does wonders to deeply cleanse and detoxify your skin. Drawing impurities and toxins from deep within your pores, it gives an amazing deep clean while also naturally and gently exfoliating. Charcoal is also gentle, but effective and works especially well to clean and care for oily, combination and blemish prone skin types. Here are the Biore products I would recommend to anyone looking to step up their skincare regime…

The Bioré Self Heating Mask. This was the first charcoal skincare product I ever tried and it didn’t take long for me to add it to my weekly skincare routine. Not only is it super simple and quick to use, the results are visible instantly. Once you apply the mask it begins to warm, drawing out all the dirt in your pores. You only have to leave it on for one minute and then rinse off.

The Biore Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar. Activated in water, this Charcoal Bar creates a soapy lather that draws out toxins and impurities. Perfect for both your face and body. 

Bioré Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. This is such a great product which literally cleans the pores in as little as 30 seconds. It has been formulated with non-staining natural charcoal and skin purifying technology to break through dirt-seeking molecules. Don’t be alarmed by the dark appearance of this cleanser as it turns to a white foam when mixed with water and leaves skin feeling smooth and cleansed without irritation.

The Biore Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips. No one ever likes to admits they love pore strips but the truth us, we’ve all used them and we’ve all enjoyed it! Infused with charcoal, these pore strips work harder than ever before.

Photos are not my own. Source Biore.

Byredo Rose of No Man's Land

Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land

Byredo Rose of No Man's Land

Introducing the latest addition to Swedish Beauty Label Byredo. A beautiful fragrance titled Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land. Lighter and fresher than their previous rose scented fragrance, Rose Noir. Rose of No Man’s Land is sweet, sophisticated and perfect for everyday.

Developed using raw ingredients, this fragrance has notes of turkish rose petals, raspberry blossom and papyrus. A perfect scent for the true romantic and already promising to join the ranks of Byredo’s other wildly popular must-haves. Purchase Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land exclusively from Mecca by clicking here.

Photos are not my own. Source Byredo.

Philosophy Microdelivery Peel

Philosophy Microdelivery Peel

Philosophy Microdelivery Peel

One beauty routine I am totally obsessed with at the moment is my Philosophy Micro Delivery Peel In Home Kit. The kit is a two-step in-home peel that dramatically rejuvenates the appearance of sun-damaged, hyper pigmented and ageing skin. The peel helps to resurface and replenish the skin with peptides and vitamin C, so skin feel significantly smoother and appears positively radiant. It’s super simple to use and the results are instant.

Simply apply the first layer which is the Vitamin C Peptide Crystals (basically a super scrub), and gently massage into the skin for 60 seconds. Secondly apply the Lactic Salicylic Acid on top of the crystals. As you do this a warming sensation will occur and the crystals will start to foam up. Leave on for just a few minutes then rinse off.

I’ve replaced my regular scrub with this weekly treatment because it is so much more effective. There’s just one thing to keep in mind when using this. You shouldn’t go out in the sun straight after as your skin will be more sensitive to sunburn. For this reason I usually apply mine on a Monday night so my skin has completely heeled before I want to head to the beach on the weekend. I also wear sunscreen every day… To try this at home Philosophy Microdelivery Peel for yourself click here.

Photos are not my own. Source Philosophy.

Glossier Balm Dotcom from Net-A-Porter

The new Glossier Balm Dotcom is everything we need and want in a skin salve! For months I have been trying to get my hands on it. And now thanks to online retailer Net-A-Porter it is finally available to those who don’t live in the US!

Formulated with natural emollients and antioxidants, this dense all-purpose formula has a waxy texture that will seal in moisture. It can be used to soothe rough areas, as a primer for lipsticks or as a dewy highlighter on your cheeks and eyelids. The best part. One purchase, comes with three tubes so you can have your Balm Dotcom with you at all times. Leave one at your desk, in your purse and in the medicine cabinet.

I currently have all fingers crossed Net-A-Porter expands their offering to include the full Glossier collection. Let me tempt you with their awesome products; A coconut version of Balm Dotcom, Priming Moisturiser, Perfecting Skin Tint, two face masks and Soothing Face Mist. In the mean time you can shop the Glossier Balm Dotcom for yourself at Net-A-Porter here.

Photos are not my own. Source Glossier.